Investing with the big picture in mind

November 6, 2010

YOU don’t have to be an expert to get started, but it helps to know the basics before you set a plan for investing. Since the whole idea of investing can be overwhelming and intimidating for anyone who has never... more »

Neutral impact from loan-to-value cap

November 5, 2010

Property sector sees minimal impact by BNM announcement KUCHING: The announcement of the highly-anticipated loan-to-value (LTV) ratio cap for mortgages by Bank Negara Malaysia on Wednesday should leave a neutral impact on the property sector according to analysts.

Pullman Kuching holds Bollywood Food Festival

November 5, 2010

KUCHING: In conjunction with the Deepavali celebration, Pullman Kuching is holding a Bollywood Food Festival from now until November 15 at Puzzle Restaurant.

KNM settles termination of oil sands project with Fort Hills

November 5, 2010

KUCHING: KNM Group Bhd’s (KNM) subsidiary, KNM Process Equipment Inc (KNMPE) executed a settlement and release agreement and a right of consideration agreement with Fort Hills Energy LP (Fort Hills) and Suncor Energy Inc (Suncor) to terminate an oil sands... more »

Higher LTV ratio to have drastic impact on mortgage loans demand

November 5, 2010

KUCHING: The banking industry is expected to face a drastic impact on mortgages loans demand following the announcement of the higher loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for financing third properties and onwards.

Sarawak receives RM1.3 billion investments in first half of 2010

November 5, 2010

KUCHING: Sarawak received invesments amounting to RM1.3 billion, for which foreign investments accounted for RM1 billion, up to June this year, Industrial Development Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abang Abdul Rauf Abang Zen said yesterday.

DiGi to reduce carbon footprint by 50 pct

November 5, 2010

SHAH ALAM: DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (DiGi) aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 per cent next year, said its chief executive officer (CEO) Henrik Clausen.

Ann Joo expansion timely

November 5, 2010

KUCHING: The steel sub-sector remains subdued due to the risk of a sharper than expected slowdown in the global economy and also the medium to long-term issue of overcapacity, particularly in China.